He paints a portrait of Rose which is later seen by the king who recognizes Rose because she looks just like his late wife Lucienne. As she is tending the roses one day a man, who turns out to be her half-brother, offers to buy flowers from Rose. The purple roses, created by Rose's mother, are growing on Elise's grave. Ombrine plans to use the plot to grow vegetables, a move that allows Rose to visit Elise's grave in the village. As times become harder, Ombrine destroys the rose garden planted by Celestine, an act that breaks Rose's heart. He dies of suspicious causes just before they reach the Marchand home, and the Severine women take over the house and treat Rose as a servant. Meanwhile, Rose's father has fallen into the hands of Ombrine and Desiree Severine. Celestine dies soon after that wish is made. Rose's mother, Celestine, plants a magical rose garden for her daughter in which she later makes her wish that Rose always know that she is loved. The action then switches to the Marchands. Themes include the maturation of true love and the struggle of good versus evil.Īt the beginning of the novel, Jean-Marc and his new wife Lucienne have just learned they will have a son who will heal two broken hearts.

The fairy tale incorporates aspects such as black magic, gods and goddess, and an enchanted rose garden in a story that teaches the importance of rising above one's failures and ill fortune to be the best person they can. These two not only learn the meaning of true love but also find this love in one another. 'The Rose Bride' by Nancy Holder tells the story of two unrelated young people, sent on a journey to find true love by the goddess Artemis as the result of wishes made by their mothers.

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